+1 to what CH said.
Closure is a hard thing. My beagle-mix had been suffering since mid 2008, but was still functioning. I think she had some sort of a stroke when we took her to a different groomer to save on cost and she never came out the same. She eventually regressed by having canine dysfunction syndrome. In the past several months, it was getting harder for her to walk or stand at posture when eating or relieving herself. A part of me was hoping she would choose the time to pass away, but she was still eating and drinking as normal. It wasn't until the middle of last month when I decided I could cope with it. Recent pictures on my FB was on the morning before we went to the vet.
Similar thing happened to me with my cat about 3 years ago. Unfortunately she passed suddenly and violently in front of my mother, who hasn't been the same since herself. We have a shrine to her in the living room, with a picture of Bast, mother of catkind, next to it, drawn by a famous artist who also autographed it.
+1 to what CH said.
+2
You're only trying to help, badgah.
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Solnes, sorry to tell you how to parent.
I'm going to take a break for a while. I'm not contributing much here.
Taig your advice and suggestions are always welcome, we both think the world of you. What Solnes meant was we are weak, and cave when it comes to the kids. We thank you and everyone here for being here for us. I don't think you have ever offended us, Solnes loves you.
Solnes, sorry to tell you how to parent.
I'm going to take a break for a while. I'm not contributing much here.
Don't be silly. I adore you and you said nothing wrong. What I meant by "were not perfect" Was that we are weak and will give in! Your advice was asked for, please come back!!
Yes, yes you did. I blame PS3 and MU for not allowing you to have your Juggienaught. :P
Solnes, sorry to tell you how to parent.
I'm going to take a break for a while. I'm not contributing much here.
I hesitate to speak for anybody else, and I hope I'm not putting my foot in my mouth...
But I don't think offering suggestions based on your own experience is the same as telling someone how to parent.
You're such a lovable badger, after all.
Agreed!!! I wasn't meaning to be snarky, not at all. It was early and had been a rough morning, and it was taken differently than I meant it.
And give in we did. We went after lunch and got them a bunny. She is a grey dwarf and is adorable. We are bouncing names around...Tyke, Tymora, Llira, Hannah, Sheila Furryroyal, ....... can't seem to agree on one. But as kids will do...they seem to have forgotten her as soon as she was home and set up in her cage.
Oh man did the pet store have some seriously cute Cocker Spaniel pups though.... :D
Hubby said absolutely NOT! :(
Going to take a nap now...talk to you guys soon.
And when Taig gets back tell him I am sorry our lines got crossed.
Hm. The cat's name is Paizo. Maybe another gaming reference should suffice....got a pic of your newest member of the family?
(and I understand the need to replace quickly...it quickly subsides the feeling of grief around the house with the little ones...understand ALL too well).
Oh man did the pet store have some seriously cute Cocker Spaniel pups though.... :D
Hubby said absolutely NOT! :(
If both of us were fully employed and had a fenced in yard, we'd get more dogs. :P
And give in we did. We went after lunch and got them a bunny. She is a grey dwarf and is adorable. We are bouncing names around...Tyke, Tymora, Llira, Hannah, Sheila Furryroyal, ....... can't seem to agree on one. But as kids will do...they seem to have forgotten her as soon as she was home and set up in her cage.
If she's gray, she should be the Dust Bunny! Or Dusty. ;)
Going to take a nap now...talk to you guys soon.
And when Taig gets back tell him I am sorry our lines got crossed.
He'll get over it. He's allowed a grumpy card pass. ;)
Hm. The cat's name is Paizo. Maybe another gaming reference should suffice....
Mammy Graul? *shiver*
How much does a bunny cost, anyway?
Hm. The cat's name is Paizo. Maybe another gaming reference should suffice....Mammy Graul? *shiver*
Hehe
I ain't reading 6 pages.
Oh man did the pet store have some seriously cute Cocker Spaniel pups though.... :D
Hubby said absolutely NOT! :(
why not that was the breed of the only dog that I remember. he was smart and a great friend
They're cute, but cocker spaniels are a bit too hyper for my taste. :P
They're cute, but cocker spaniels are a bit too hyper for my taste. :P
What about labradoodles?
They're cute, but cocker spaniels are a bit too hyper for my taste. :PWhat about labrapoodles?
someone say poodle?
~humps urizen's leg~
We just hump your leg and pee on your floor.
back off lab I saw his leg first
~continues to hump urizen's leg~
Great, you're putting the lotion on the skin. THE LOTION ON THE SKIN!
They're cute, but cocker spaniels are a bit too hyper for my taste. :PWhat about labrapoodles?someone say poodle?
~humps urizen's leg~
No, I said Labradoodle.
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why not that was the breed of the only dog that I remember. he was smart and a great friendOh man did the pet store have some seriously cute Cocker Spaniel pups though.... :D
Hubby said absolutely NOT! :(
I'm not much of a dog person. I like dogs, I just don't feel I have the time a dog needs and deserves to give one. It wouldn't be fair to the poor pup, so I guess you could say I don't have a dog because I love them.
Is it a Dire Bunny?
If it can leap it could be Monty Python Bunny.
Harezilla?
The Carrot Thief?
Countessa Bunniopolis?
Come on, how's the name game going?
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Is it a Dire Bunny?
If it can leap it could be Monty Python Bunny.
Harezilla?
The Carrot Thief?
Countessa Bunniopolis?
Come on, how's the name game going?
Tyche. It was a toss up between that or Tymora for me, so I went the the RW reference. She is a cute little thing, and she is grey but Solnes said NO to 'Dust Bunny'. :P
So how's things going E7?
Dust Bunny would have been awesome! ;)
Better today. Btwn my back and that 24 hour bug I'm feeling run down. Was hoping for my tax refund today but no joy. Looking forward to spring.
why not that was the breed of the only dog that I remember. he was smart and a great friendOh man did the pet store have some seriously cute Cocker Spaniel pups though.... :D
Hubby said absolutely NOT! :(
Oh man I would love another dog. But especially now that neither of us is home for 10 hours out of the day there is no time to train one. Hubby says we can eventually have another puppy, just not now.
They're cute, but cocker spaniels are a bit too hyper for my taste. :PWhat about labradoodles?
Too big for our tiny place. :)
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So how's things going E7?Dust Bunny would have been awesome! ;)
Better today. Btwn my back and that 24 hour bug I'm feeling run down. Was hoping for my tax refund today but no joy. Looking forward to spring.
Tax Gettin' Back time is my favorite time of year! It's like Christmas all over again. Sorry about your back, and that bug is some nasty sh*t ain't it?
Welp...time for a nap and work. I can't wait for Sunday...OFF OFF OFF!!!
Tax Gettin' Back time is my favorite time of year! It's like Christmas all over again. Sorry about your back, and that bug is some nasty sh*t ain't it?So how's things going E7?Dust Bunny would have been awesome! ;)
Better today. Btwn my back and that 24 hour bug I'm feeling run down. Was hoping for my tax refund today but no joy. Looking forward to spring.
I didn't get hit as hard as you guys though. The flu shot must be good for something.
I can guess why the missus chickened out on Dust Bunny - 'Mommy, you should see the new Dust Bunny at Arden's house. It's so cute.' ;)
And dust bunnies tend to multiply...
Awright folks, shoving off for now. Enjoy the new addition to the family, Solnes and Moorluck. I'll have to read up on dwarf bunnies.
Feel better, those of you who are still ill!
How much does a bunny cost, anyway?Around $20. And the upkeep on them is pretty low, just gotta keep that litter clean. Their urine has a HIGH amonia content. O_o
Got any recommendations? The missus has a friend stopping by tonight as she passes through town and I've been cleaning house. Aside from some animal smells (four cats and a dog does that), but now that my oldest one has moved on, I've been trying to find remedies to lift the scent until we have the money to completely remove the carpet and replace it with faux wood. I'm going to move to a trend of not having carpet in future homes unless it's a large throw.
Evening folks. Hope things are going well for you.
Smells like poodle in here...